bignum
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Meaning · English
A very large number.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Then there's the membership fee. A serious bignum.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bignum” mean?
A very large number.
Is “bignum” formal or informal?
bignum is generally slang.